July 28-30, 2023

University of St. Thomas, St. Paul. MN

Chaperones: Group Leaders and chaperones must be 21 years of age or older. There must be at least ONE CHAPERONE PER EIGHT YOUTH of the same gender at the conference, at all times. (1 adult male for every 8 boys and 1 adult female for every 8 girls.) Bishops, priests and transitional deacons may not be counted as chaperones for your group.

All adults attending with groups are required to show compliance with the Safe Environment requirements of the Diocese of Joliet.  Verification of compliance is a part of the chaperone registration process.   

Requirements of Group Leaders and Chaperones:  It is highly recommended that chaperones be Catholic.

·         Chaperones must be totally committed to following:

o    Chaperones must accompany their group to all conference sessions.

o    Chaperones must be willing to facilitate a small group. Small group questions will be provided.

o    Chaperones must be available during travel, sessions, and overnight.

o    Chaperones should prepare spiritually for the conference including an active prayer life and regular reception of the Sacraments.

o    It is very important that chaperones be made aware of any special circumstances of the youth in his/her group. This includes health problems, family circumstances, and other items that may help the chaperones to minister more effectively.

Bishops and Priests: Bishops and priests are asked and strongly encouraged to attend the Steubenville Youth Conferences. They are a treasure to the Church and an inspiration to our youth.

•  All bishops and priests attending the conference MUST register online with your group.

•  Bishops and priests may NOT register as chaperones. We ask that all bishops and priests participate in Liturgies and Reconciliation during the conference weekend, therefore, groups must have other adult males registered to meet the chaperone requirements.

•  All bishops and priests attending the conference are asked to bring their own vestments, to concelebrate Mass, and stoles, for hearing confessions. We ask that all bishops and priests wear their clerics throughout the weekend so that they are easily identifiable as clergy.

Seminarians and Permanent Deacons: All Seminarians and permanent deacons must register either as a volunteer or a chaperone.  If they would like to serve in the Liturgical Services during the weekend, we will need to notify the Partnership for Youth office prior to the conference.